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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 379.88 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 379.88 and 213.62 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 379.88 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/379.88 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 379.88 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 81,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,149.97/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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