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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 413.23 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 413.23 and 136.74 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 413.23 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/413.23 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 413.23 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 56,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.07/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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