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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 411.96 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 411.96 and 137.84 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 411.96 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/411.96 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 411.96 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 56,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,785.59/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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