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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.38 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.38 and 208.84 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.38 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.38 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.38 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 79,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229.72/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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