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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 380.87 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 380.87 and 189.01 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 380.87 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/380.87 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 380.87 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 71,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,987.29/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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