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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 415.44 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 415.44 and 155.38 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 415.44 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/415.44 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 415.44 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 64,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,551.07/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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