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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 412.19 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 412.19 and 200.91 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 412.19 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/412.19 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 412.19 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 82,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,813.09/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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