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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 380.74 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 380.74 and 187.51 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 380.74 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/380.74 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 380.74 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 71,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,392.56/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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