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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 414.57 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 414.57 and 154.71 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 414.57 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/414.57 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 414.57 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 64,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138.12/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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