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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.25 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.25 and 215.91 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.25 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.25 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.25 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 82,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,098.70/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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