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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 381.72 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 381.72 and 193.84 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 381.72 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/381.72 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 381.72 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 73,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,992.60/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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