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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.78 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.78 and 145.94 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.78 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.78 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.78 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 60,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,384.25/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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