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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 413.12 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 413.12 and 138.65 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 413.12 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/413.12 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 413.12 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 57,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,276.33/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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