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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 373.93 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 373.93 and 188.40 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 373.93 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/373.93 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 373.93 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 70,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,448.41/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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