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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 381.29 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 381.29 and 193.58 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 381.29 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/381.29 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 381.29 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 73,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,810.12/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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