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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 413.34 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 413.34 and 203.64 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 413.34 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/413.34 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 413.34 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 84,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,172.56/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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