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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.01 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.01 and 188.33 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.01 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.01 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.01 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 77,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,590.84/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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