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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 381 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 381 and 206.42 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 381 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/381 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 381 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 78,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,644.12/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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