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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 413.28 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 413.28 and 145.52 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 413.28 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/413.28 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 413.28 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 60,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140.51/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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