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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 413.54 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 413.54 and 138.71 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 413.54 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/413.54 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 413.54 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 57,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,359.37/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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