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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 379.84 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 379.84 and 196.63 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 379.84 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/379.84 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 379.84 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 74,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,687.94/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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