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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 375.05 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 375.05 and 188.73 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 375.05 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/375.05 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 375.05 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 70,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,783.66/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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