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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.49 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.49 and 147.06 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.49 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.49 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.49 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 61,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101.22/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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