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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.52 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.52 and 189.68 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.52 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.52 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.52 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 78,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,623.61/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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