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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 412.71 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 412.71 and 138.13 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 412.71 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/412.71 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 412.71 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 57,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007.63/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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