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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.26 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.26 and 187.92 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.26 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.26 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.26 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 70,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,518.86/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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