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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 413.06 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 413.06 and 104.38 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 413.06 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/413.06 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 413.06 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 43,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113.40/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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