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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 412.70 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 412.70 and 138.20 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 412.70 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/412.70 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 412.70 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 57,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,035.14/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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