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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 382 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 382 and 189.41 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 382 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/382 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 382 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 72,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,354.62/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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