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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.57 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.57 and 198.27 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.57 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.57 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.57 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 75,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,454.62/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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