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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 413.10 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 413.10 and 201.52 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 413.10 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/413.10 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 413.10 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 83,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,244.84/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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