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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 413.30 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 413.30 and 102.25 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 413.30 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/413.30 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 413.30 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 42,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,259.41/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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