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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 380.97 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 380.97 and 196.32 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 380.97 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/380.97 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 380.97 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 74,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793.46/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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