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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 413.19 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 413.19 and 147.12 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 413.19 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/413.19 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 413.19 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 60,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,788.51/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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