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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 381.60 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 381.60 and 189.15 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 381.60 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/381.60 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 381.60 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 72,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179.64/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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