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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 379.71 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 379.71 and 187.93 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 379.71 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/379.71 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 379.71 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 71,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,357.95/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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