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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 412.74 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 412.74 and 203.46 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 412.74 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/412.74 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 412.74 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 83,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,976.08/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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