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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 381.36 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 381.36 and 193.68 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 381.36 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/381.36 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 381.36 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 73,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,861.80/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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