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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 413.33 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 413.33 and 138.67 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 413.33 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/413.33 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 413.33 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 57,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314.74/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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