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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 373.92 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 373.92 and 188.22 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 373.92 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/373.92 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 373.92 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 70,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,379.22/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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