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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.05 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.05 and 187.94 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.05 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.05 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.05 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 77,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,440.68/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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