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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 375.07 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 375.07 and 189.09 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 375.07 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/375.07 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 375.07 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 70,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,921.99/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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