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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 380.88 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 380.88 and 188.72 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 380.88 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/380.88 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 380.88 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 71,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,879.67/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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