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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 414.04 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 414.04 and 145.95 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 414.04 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/414.04 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 414.04 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 60,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428.77/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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