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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 381.57 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 381.57 and 193.74 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 381.57 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/381.57 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 381.57 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 73,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,925.37/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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