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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.28 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.28 and 138.56 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.28 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.28 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.28 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 57,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263.38/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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