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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 415.17 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 415.17 and 191.34 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 415.17 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/415.17 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 415.17 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 79,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,438.63/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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