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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 380.06 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 380.06 and 196.68 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 380.06 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/380.06 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 380.06 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 74,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,750.20/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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