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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.04 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.04 and 201.84 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.04 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.04 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.04 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 76,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,707.27/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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