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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 381.50 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 381.50 and 193.52 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 381.50 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/381.50 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 381.50 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 73,826.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,826.91/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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