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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 412.74 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 412.74 and 188.70 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 412.74 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/412.74 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 412.74 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 77,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,884.04/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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