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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 412.84 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 412.84 and 145.20 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 412.84 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/412.84 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 412.84 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 59,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944.37/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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