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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 412.53 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 412.53 and 202.18 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 412.53 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/412.53 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 412.53 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 83,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,404.30/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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