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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 380.15 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 380.15 and 202.23 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 380.15 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/380.15 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 380.15 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 76,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,877.73/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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