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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 412.50 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 412.50 and 145.22 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 412.50 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/412.50 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 412.50 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 59,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.69/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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