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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.80 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.80 and 146.95 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.80 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.80 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.80 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 60,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659.38/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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