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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 379.32 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 379.32 and 196.51 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 379.32 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/379.32 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 379.32 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 74,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,540.17/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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