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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 412.75 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 412.75 and 145.46 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 412.75 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/412.75 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 412.75 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 60,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,038.62/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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