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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.59 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.59 and 189.04 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.59 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.59 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.59 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 78,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184.11/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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