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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 373.97 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 373.97 and 188.32 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 373.97 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/373.97 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 373.97 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 70,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,426.03/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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