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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.86 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.86 and 147.26 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.86 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.86 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.86 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 60,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.76/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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