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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 381.08 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 381.08 and 210.04 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 381.08 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/381.08 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 381.08 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 80,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,042.04/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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