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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.58, 381.78 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.58, 381.78 and 194.14 is: 267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.58 : 381.78 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.58/381.78 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.58x = 381.78 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.58x = 74,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118.77/276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.98

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