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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 382.01 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 382.01 and 188.66 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 382.01 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/382.01 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 382.01 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 72,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,071.43/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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