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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.46 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.46 and 147.80 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.46 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.46 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.46 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 61,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,109.39/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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