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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 414.08 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 414.08 and 189.62 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 414.08 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/414.08 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 414.08 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 78,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,516.90/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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