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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.08 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.08 and 146.68 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.08 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.08 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.08 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 60,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,443.89/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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