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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 374.28 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 374.28 and 188.36 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 374.28 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/374.28 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 374.28 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 70,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.38/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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