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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.18, 380.82 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.18, 380.82 and 193.26 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.18 : 380.82 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.18/380.82 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.18x = 380.82 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.18x = 73,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597.27/276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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