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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 374.90 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 374.90 and 188.64 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 374.90 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/374.90 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 374.90 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 70,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,720.19/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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