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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 413.31 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 413.31 and 145.53 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 413.31 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/413.31 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 413.31 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 60,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.94/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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