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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.61, 414.34 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.61, 414.34 and 189.54 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.61 : 414.34 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.61/414.34 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.61x = 414.34 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.61x = 78,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,534.00/276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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