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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.46 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.46 and 102.39 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.46 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.46 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.46 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 42,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334.17/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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