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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 380.42 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 380.42 and 202.29 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 380.42 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/380.42 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 380.42 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 76,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,955.16/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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