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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.62 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.62 and 187.86 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.62 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.62 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.62 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 71,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.41/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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