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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.07 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.07 and 207.05 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.07 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.07 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.07 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 85,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,316.00/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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