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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 414.08 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 414.08 and 147.68 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 414.08 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/414.08 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 414.08 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 61,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151.33/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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