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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 412.88 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 412.88 and 138.33 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 412.88 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/412.88 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 412.88 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 57,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,113.00/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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