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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 380.30 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 380.30 and 188.52 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 380.30 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/380.30 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 380.30 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 71,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,694.16/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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