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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 382.16 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 382.16 and 188.56 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 382.16 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/382.16 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 382.16 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 72,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,060.09/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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