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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.69 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.69 and 189.07 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.69 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.69 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.69 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 78,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,214.39/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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