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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 414.97 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 414.97 and 153.57 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 414.97 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/414.97 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 414.97 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 63,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,726.07/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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