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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.28 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.28 and 213.50 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.28 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.28 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.28 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 81,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,189.78/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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