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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 413.60 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 413.60 and 211.54 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 413.60 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/413.60 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 413.60 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 87,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,492.94/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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