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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 381.78 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 381.78 and 199 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 381.78 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/381.78 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 381.78 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 75,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,974.22/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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