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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.78 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.78 and 138.83 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.78 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.78 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.78 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 57,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,442.31/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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