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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 413.27 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 413.27 and 138.52 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 413.27 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/413.27 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 413.27 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 57,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,245.47/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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