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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 380.79 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 380.79 and 188.73 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 380.79 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/380.79 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 380.79 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 71,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,866.50/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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