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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.84 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.84 and 188.18 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.84 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.84 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.84 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 70,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,347.34/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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