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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.96 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.96 and 203.52 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.96 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.96 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.96 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 84,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,045.62/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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