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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 375.34 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 375.34 and 189.26 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 375.34 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/375.34 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 375.34 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 71,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,034.50/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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