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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 412.56 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 412.56 and 104 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 412.56 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/412.56 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 412.56 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 42,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,906.24/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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