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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.76 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.76 and 145.74 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.76 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.76 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.76 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 60,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301.38/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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