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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.30 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.30 and 188.13 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.30 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.30 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.30 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 77,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,566.00/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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