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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.92 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.92 and 202.56 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.92 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.92 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.92 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 83,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.08/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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