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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 381.88 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 381.88 and 189.02 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 381.88 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/381.88 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 381.88 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 72,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182.96/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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