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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 379.21 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 379.21 and 187.59 is: 258.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 379.21 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/379.21 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 379.21 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 71,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,136.00/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.61

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