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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 413.54 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 413.54 and 138.80 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 413.54 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/413.54 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 413.54 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 57,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,396.59/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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