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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 412.86 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 412.86 and 202.60 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 412.86 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/412.86 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 412.86 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 83,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644.13/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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