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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 382.08 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 382.08 and 194.22 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 382.08 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/382.08 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 382.08 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 74,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,207.58/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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