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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.60 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.60 and 193.81 is: 267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.60 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.60 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.60 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 73,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,957.90/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.26

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