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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 380.96 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 380.96 and 187.68 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 380.96 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/380.96 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 380.96 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 71,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.57/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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