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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 411.93 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 411.93 and 201.83 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 411.93 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/411.93 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 411.93 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 83,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,137.77/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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