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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.54 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.54 and 202.44 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.54 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.54 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.54 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 83,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514.60/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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