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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 379.53 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 379.53 and 187.85 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 379.53 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/379.53 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 379.53 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 71,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,294.71/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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