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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 381.17 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 381.17 and 189.05 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 381.17 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/381.17 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 381.17 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 72,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058.76/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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