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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.59 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.59 and 186.53 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.59 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.59 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.59 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 70,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,803.02/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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