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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 379.99 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 379.99 and 188.11 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 379.99 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/379.99 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 379.99 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 71,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479.92/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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