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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 379.67 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 379.67 and 191.45 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 379.67 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/379.67 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 379.67 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 72,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,687.81/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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