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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 379.94 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 379.94 and 201.57 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 379.94 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/379.94 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 379.94 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 76,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,583.50/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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