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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 412.23 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 412.23 and 138.14 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 412.23 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/412.23 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 412.23 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 56,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,945.45/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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