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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.23 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.23 and 146.92 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.23 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.23 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.23 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 61,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,005.59/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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