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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.80 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.80 and 101.86 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.80 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.80 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.80 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 42,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.39/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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