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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.43 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.43 and 188.59 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.43 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.43 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.43 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 70,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,613.75/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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