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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.65 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.65 and 138.15 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.65 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.65 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.65 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 57,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007.60/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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