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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 381.78 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 381.78 and 189.36 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 381.78 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/381.78 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 381.78 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 72,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,293.86/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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