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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.50 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.50 and 138 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.50 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.50 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.50 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 56,925
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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