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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.73 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.73 and 205.79 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.73 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.73 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.73 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 78,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,348.52/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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