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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.30 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.30 and 189.18 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.30 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.30 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.30 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 70,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999.25/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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