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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 381.15 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 381.15 and 193.27 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 381.15 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/381.15 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 381.15 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 73,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,663.91/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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