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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.50 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.50 and 145.65 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.50 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.50 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.50 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 60,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226.28/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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