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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 380.07 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 380.07 and 188.25 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 380.07 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/380.07 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 380.07 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 71,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,548.18/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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