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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 413.04 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 413.04 and 138.46 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 413.04 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/413.04 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 413.04 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 57,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.52/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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