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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 380.32 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 380.32 and 187.90 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 380.32 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/380.32 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 380.32 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 71,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,462.13/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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