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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 412.83 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 412.83 and 138.42 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 412.83 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/412.83 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 412.83 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 57,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,143.93/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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