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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 412.38 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 412.38 and 206.79 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 412.38 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/412.38 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 412.38 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 85,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,276.06/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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