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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.82 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.82 and 188.12 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.82 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.82 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.82 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 70,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,323.01/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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