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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 413.41 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 413.41 and 102.26 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 413.41 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/413.41 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 413.41 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 42,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,275.31/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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