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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.76 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.76 and 191.54 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.76 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.76 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.76 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 79,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443.13/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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