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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 380.88 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 380.88 and 193.44 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 380.88 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/380.88 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 380.88 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 73,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.43/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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