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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 412.81 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 412.81 and 138.27 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 412.81 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/412.81 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 412.81 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 57,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079.24/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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