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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 413.97 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 413.97 and 102.64 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 413.97 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/413.97 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 413.97 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 42,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489.88/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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