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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 374.12 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 374.12 and 188.50 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 374.12 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/374.12 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 374.12 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 70,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,519.75/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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