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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.44 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.44 and 196.92 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.44 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.44 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.44 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 74,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,916.24/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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