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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 375.20 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 375.20 and 189 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 375.20 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/375.20 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 375.20 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 70,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,912.80/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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