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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 374.61 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 374.61 and 188.53 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 374.61 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/374.61 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 374.61 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 70,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,625.22/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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