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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 381.80 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 381.80 and 268.14 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 381.80 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/381.80 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 381.80 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 102,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,375.85/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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