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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 374.38 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 374.38 and 188.58 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 374.38 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/374.38 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 374.38 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 70,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,600.58/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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