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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 412.56 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 412.56 and 145.12 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 412.56 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/412.56 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 412.56 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 59,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870.71/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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