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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.87 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.87 and 204.21 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.87 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.87 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.87 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 84,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,515.37/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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