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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 379.83 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 379.83 and 187.99 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 379.83 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/379.83 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 379.83 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 71,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,404.24/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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