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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 380.88 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 380.88 and 193.12 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 380.88 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/380.88 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 380.88 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 73,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,555.55/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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