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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 412.44 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 412.44 and 188.58 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 412.44 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/412.44 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 412.44 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 77,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,777.94/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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