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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 411.45 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 411.45 and 205.88 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 411.45 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/411.45 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 411.45 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 84,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,709.33/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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