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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 380.92 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 380.92 and 193.31 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 380.92 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/380.92 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 380.92 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 73,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,634.68/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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