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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.00, 379.51 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.00, 379.51 and 186.51 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.00 : 379.51 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.00/379.51 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.00x = 379.51 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.00x = 70,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,781.94/275.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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