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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 380.62 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 380.62 and 197.06 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 380.62 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/380.62 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 380.62 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 75,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,004.98/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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