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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 378.98 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 378.98 and 187.58 is: 258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 378.98 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/378.98 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 378.98 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 71,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,086.24/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.44

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