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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 413.00 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 413.00 and 145.16 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 413.00 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/413.00 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 413.00 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 59,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950.38/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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