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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 413.51 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 413.51 and 210.68 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 413.51 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/413.51 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 413.51 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 87,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,117.33/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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