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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.46 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.46 and 201.84 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.46 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.46 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.46 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 83,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,452.77/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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