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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 380.22 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 380.22 and 188.56 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 380.22 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/380.22 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 380.22 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 71,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,694.28/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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