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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 375.15 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 375.15 and 189.25 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 375.15 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/375.15 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 375.15 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 70,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,997.14/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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