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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 381.36 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 381.36 and 193.65 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 381.36 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/381.36 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 381.36 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 73,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,850.36/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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