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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.80 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.80 and 138.44 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.80 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.80 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.80 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 57,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.03/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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