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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.31 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.31 and 145.88 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.31 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.31 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.31 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 60,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293.69/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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