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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 415.31 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 415.31 and 146.91 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 415.31 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/415.31 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 415.31 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 61,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013.19/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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