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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 412.62 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 412.62 and 207.51 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 412.62 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/412.62 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 412.62 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 85,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.78/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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