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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 380.34 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 380.34 and 206.01 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 380.34 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/380.34 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 380.34 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 78,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,353.76/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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