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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 375.61 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 375.61 and 188.18 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 375.61 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/375.61 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 375.61 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 70,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,682.29/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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