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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 411.78 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 411.78 and 146.50 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 411.78 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/411.78 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 411.78 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 60,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325.77/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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