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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 374.47 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 374.47 and 188.31 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 374.47 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/374.47 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 374.47 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 70,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,515.97/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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