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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.53, 380.25 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.53, 380.25 and 188.23 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.53 : 380.25 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.53/380.25 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.53x = 380.25 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.53x = 71,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,574.46/275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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