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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 379.59 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 379.59 and 197.59 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 379.59 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/379.59 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 379.59 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 75,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,003.19/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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