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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 380.76 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 380.76 and 197.53 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 380.76 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/380.76 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 380.76 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 75,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211.52/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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