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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 380.78 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 380.78 and 193.28 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 380.78 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/380.78 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 380.78 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 73,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,594.29/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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