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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 375.50 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 375.50 and 189.05 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 375.50 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/375.50 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 375.50 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 70,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,986.87/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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