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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 413.90 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 413.90 and 138.84 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 413.90 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/413.90 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 413.90 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 57,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465.88/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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