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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.69, 380.06 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.69, 380.06 and 210.08 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.69 : 380.06 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.69/380.06 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.69x = 380.06 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.69x = 79,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,842.90/275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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