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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 412.70 and 206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 412.70 and 206.33 is: 309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 412.70 = 206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/412.70 = 206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 412.70 × 206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 85,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151.62/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.63

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