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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 412.86 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 412.86 and 188.76 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 412.86 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/412.86 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 412.86 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 77,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.71/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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