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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 380.63 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 380.63 and 188.51 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 380.63 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/380.63 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 380.63 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 71,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,751.13/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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