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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 412.56 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 412.56 and 206.85 is: 309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 412.56 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/412.56 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 412.56 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 85,338.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,338.04/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.84

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