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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.22 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.22 and 197.76 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.22 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.22 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.22 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 75,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192.31/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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