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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.30 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.30 and 205.27 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.30 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.30 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.30 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 77,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,855.99/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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