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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 374.05 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 374.05 and 188.43 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 374.05 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/374.05 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 374.05 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 70,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,481.07/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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