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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 415.44 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 415.44 and 146.64 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 415.44 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/415.44 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 415.44 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 60,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.12/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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