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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 412.51 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 412.51 and 205.55 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 412.51 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/412.51 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 412.51 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 84,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,791.43/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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