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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 379.98 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 379.98 and 186.96 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 379.98 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/379.98 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 379.98 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 71,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,041.06/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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