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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.40 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.40 and 188.24 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.40 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.40 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.40 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 71,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,606.50/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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