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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 374.59 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 374.59 and 188.71 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 374.59 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/374.59 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 374.59 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 70,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,688.88/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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