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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 412.92 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 412.92 and 251.25 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 412.92 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/412.92 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 412.92 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 103,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,746.15/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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