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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 379.44 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 379.44 and 201.34 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 379.44 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/379.44 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 379.44 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 76,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.45/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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