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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.04 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.04 and 196.84 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.04 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.04 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.04 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 74,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,807.07/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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