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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.88 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.88 and 193.08 is: 266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.88 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.88 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.88 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 73,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,540.31/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.68

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