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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 414.03 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 414.03 and 111.50 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 414.03 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/414.03 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 414.03 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 46,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164.35/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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