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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 379.94 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 379.94 and 201.56 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 379.94 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/379.94 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 379.94 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 76,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,578.93/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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