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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.64 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.64 and 205.52 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.64 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.64 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.64 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 78,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023.61/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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