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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 412.83 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 412.83 and 138.20 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 412.83 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/412.83 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 412.83 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 57,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,053.11/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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