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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 380.93 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 380.93 and 197.51 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 380.93 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/380.93 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 380.93 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 75,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,235.58/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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