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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 379.31 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 379.31 and 187.79 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 379.31 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/379.31 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 379.31 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 71,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,230.63/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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