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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 375.30 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 375.30 and 189 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 375.30 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/375.30 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 375.30 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 70,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931.70/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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