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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 380.25 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 380.25 and 187.38 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 380.25 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/380.25 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 380.25 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 71,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251.25/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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