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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 381.29 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 381.29 and 187.83 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 381.29 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/381.29 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 381.29 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 71,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617.70/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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