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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 380.14 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 380.14 and 201.99 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 380.14 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/380.14 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 380.14 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 76,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,786.54/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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