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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 381.37 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 381.37 and 178.09 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 381.37 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/381.37 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 381.37 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 67,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,918.18/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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