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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 380.34 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 380.34 and 188.61 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 380.34 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/380.34 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 380.34 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 71,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735.93/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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