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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 380.30 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 380.30 and 200.88 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 380.30 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/380.30 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 380.30 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 76,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393.66/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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