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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 413.87 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 413.87 and 207.45 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 413.87 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/413.87 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 413.87 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 85,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,856.29/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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