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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 412.65 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 412.65 and 210.17 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 412.65 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/412.65 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 412.65 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 86,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,726.65/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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