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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 380.69 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 380.69 and 193.16 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 380.69 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/380.69 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 380.69 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 73,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,534.08/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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