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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.86 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.86 and 201.92 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.86 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.86 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.86 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 76,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699.43/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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