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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 380.81 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 380.81 and 187.51 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 380.81 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/380.81 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 380.81 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 71,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.84/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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