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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 379.72 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 379.72 and 205.12 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 379.72 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/379.72 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 379.72 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 77,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,888.17/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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