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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 413.27 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 413.27 and 138.50 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 413.27 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/413.27 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 413.27 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 57,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235.14/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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