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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.76 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.76 and 197.22 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.76 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.76 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.76 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 75,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,093.49/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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