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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 415.16 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 415.16 and 189.75 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 415.16 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/415.16 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 415.16 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 78,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.66/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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