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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 375.17 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 375.17 and 189.11 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 375.17 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/375.17 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 375.17 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 70,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,948.39/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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