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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 380.76 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 380.76 and 188.74 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 380.76 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/380.76 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 380.76 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 71,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,864.64/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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