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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.49 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.49 and 188.52 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.49 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.49 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.49 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 71,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,729.97/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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