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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 412.98 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 412.98 and 145.50 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 412.98 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/412.98 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 412.98 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 60,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,090.14/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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