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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 374.25 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 374.25 and 188.59 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 374.25 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/374.25 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 374.25 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 70,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,579.81/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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