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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 381.10 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 381.10 and 187.52 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 381.10 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/381.10 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 381.10 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 71,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,461.97/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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