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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 381.06 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 381.06 and 187.63 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 381.06 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/381.06 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 381.06 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 71,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.91/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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