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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 380.08 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 380.08 and 175.75 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 380.08 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/380.08 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 380.08 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 66,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,799.13/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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