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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 381.96 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 381.96 and 199.08 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 381.96 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/381.96 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 381.96 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 76,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,040.60/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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