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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 381.05 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 381.05 and 187.51 is: 258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 381.05 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/381.05 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 381.05 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 71,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,450.69/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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