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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.79, 374.41 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.79, 374.41 and 188.75 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.79 : 374.41 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.79/374.41 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.79x = 374.41 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.79x = 70,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,667.07/271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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