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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.37 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.37 and 138.59 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.37 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.37 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.37 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 57,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286.68/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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