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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 412.45 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 412.45 and 144.75 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 412.45 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/412.45 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 412.45 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 59,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702.14/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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