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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 374.81 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 374.81 and 188.56 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 374.81 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/374.81 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 374.81 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 70,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.17/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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