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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.98 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.98 and 147 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.98 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.98 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.98 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 60,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,708.06/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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