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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.52 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.52 and 205.54 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.52 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.52 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.52 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 84,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,789.36/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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