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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 412.90 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 412.90 and 104.25 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 412.90 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/412.90 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 412.90 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 43,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.30/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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