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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 381.08 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 381.08 and 197.60 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 381.08 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/381.08 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 381.08 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 75,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,301.41/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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