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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.89 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.89 and 104.22 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.89 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.89 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.89 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 43,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031.40/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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