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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 380.12 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 380.12 and 188.06 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 380.12 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/380.12 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 380.12 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 71,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,485.38/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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