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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 379.76 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 379.76 and 186.81 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 379.76 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/379.76 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 379.76 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 70,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940.61/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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