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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.17 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.17 and 145.08 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.17 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.17 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.17 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 59,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797.62/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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