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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.69, 413.66 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.69, 413.66 and 138.78 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.69 : 413.66 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.69/413.66 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.69x = 413.66 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.69x = 57,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,408.08/275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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