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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.96, 375.25 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.96, 375.25 and 189.04 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.96 : 375.25 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.96/375.25 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.96x = 375.25 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.96x = 70,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,937.26/271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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