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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 381.31 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 381.31 and 188.16 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 381.31 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/381.31 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 381.31 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 71,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,747.29/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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