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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 412.74 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 412.74 and 145.39 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 412.74 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/412.74 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 412.74 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 60,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,008.27/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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