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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.34 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.34 and 189.88 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.34 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.34 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.34 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 78,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673.37/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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