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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 412.90 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 412.90 and 138.47 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 412.90 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/412.90 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 412.90 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 57,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173.92/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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