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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 413.32 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 413.32 and 145.83 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 413.32 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/413.32 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 413.32 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 60,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274.46/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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