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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 379.96 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 379.96 and 188.26 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 379.96 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/379.96 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 379.96 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 71,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,531.27/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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