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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.26 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.26 and 197.13 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.26 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.26 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.26 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 74,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,960.65/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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