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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.64 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.64 and 138.24 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.64 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.64 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.64 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 57,042.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042.66/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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