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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 379.34 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 379.34 and 187.64 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 379.34 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/379.34 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 379.34 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 71,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,179.36/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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