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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 413.22 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 413.22 and 138.43 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 413.22 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/413.22 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 413.22 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 57,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202.04/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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