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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 380.50 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 380.50 and 198.14 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 380.50 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/380.50 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 380.50 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 75,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,389.87/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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