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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 412.83 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 412.83 and 210.42 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 412.83 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/412.83 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 412.83 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 86,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,867.69/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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