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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.31 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.31 and 210.27 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.31 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.31 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.31 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 79,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,967.78/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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