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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.18 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.18 and 137.95 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.18 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.18 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.18 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 56,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860.23/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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