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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.52 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.52 and 145.11 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.52 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.52 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.52 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 59,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860.05/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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