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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 412.35 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 412.35 and 201.02 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 412.35 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/412.35 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 412.35 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 82,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,890.60/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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