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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 380.97 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 380.97 and 202.25 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 380.97 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/380.97 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 380.97 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 77,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,052.13/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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