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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.22 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.22 and 188.20 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.22 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.22 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.22 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 71,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,557.40/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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