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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 380.18 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 380.18 and 188.09 is: 259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 380.18 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/380.18 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 380.18 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 71,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,507.12/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.49

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