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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 381.27 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 381.27 and 189.14 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 381.27 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/381.27 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 381.27 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 72,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113.41/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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