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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.26 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.26 and 188.50 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.26 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.26 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.26 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 78,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,088.01/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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