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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 380.24 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 380.24 and 206.23 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 380.24 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/380.24 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 380.24 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 78,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,416.90/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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