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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 380.61 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 380.61 and 188.46 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 380.61 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/380.61 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 380.61 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 71,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,729.76/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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