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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 381.45 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 381.45 and 198.09 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 381.45 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/381.45 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 381.45 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 75,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561.43/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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