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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.59 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.59 and 145.09 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.59 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.59 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.59 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 59,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862.68/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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