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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.83 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.83 and 187.84 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.83 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.83 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.83 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 71,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,347.27/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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