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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.45 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.45 and 188.67 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.45 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.45 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.45 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 70,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,647.48/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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