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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.17, 381.23 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.17, 381.23 and 193.28 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.17 : 381.23 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.17/381.23 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.17x = 381.23 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.17x = 73,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681.26/276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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