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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 379.92 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 379.92 and 186.86 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 379.92 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/379.92 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 379.92 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 70,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,991.85/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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