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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.36 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.36 and 138.96 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.36 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.36 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.36 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 57,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,440.51/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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