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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 379.47 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 379.47 and 196.51 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 379.47 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/379.47 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 379.47 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 74,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,569.04/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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