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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 380.36 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 380.36 and 188.24 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 380.36 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/380.36 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 380.36 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 71,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,598.97/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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