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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.80 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.80 and 152.10 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.80 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.80 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.80 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 62,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938.98/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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