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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 413.88 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 413.88 and 147.60 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 413.88 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/413.88 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 413.88 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 61,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088.69/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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