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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 412.29 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 412.29 and 206.84 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 412.29 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/412.29 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 412.29 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 85,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,279.09/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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