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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 380.34 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 380.34 and 201.78 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 380.34 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/380.34 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 380.34 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 76,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,745.01/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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