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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 414.81 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 414.81 and 190.35 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 414.81 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/414.81 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 414.81 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 78,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,959.08/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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