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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 413.10 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 413.10 and 147 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 413.10 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/413.10 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 413.10 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 60,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.70/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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