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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.28 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.28 and 136.62 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.28 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.28 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.28 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 56,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,462.31/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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