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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 381.60 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 381.60 and 199.02 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 381.60 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/381.60 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 381.60 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 75,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,946.03/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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