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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 380.06 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 380.06 and 210.12 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 380.06 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/380.06 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 380.06 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 79,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,858.21/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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