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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 414.90 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 414.90 and 154.85 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 414.90 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/414.90 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 414.90 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 64,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248.11/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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