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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 412.94 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 412.94 and 202.25 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 412.94 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/412.94 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 412.94 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 83,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,518.65/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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