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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 412.88 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 412.88 and 188.73 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 412.88 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/412.88 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 412.88 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 77,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,921.90/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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