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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 374.64 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 374.64 and 188.88 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 374.64 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/374.64 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 374.64 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 70,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,762.00/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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