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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 379.15 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 379.15 and 196.13 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 379.15 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/379.15 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 379.15 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 74,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,362.69/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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