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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.64 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.64 and 198.24 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.64 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.64 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.64 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 75,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,458.07/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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