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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 381.98 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 381.98 and 188.33 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 381.98 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/381.98 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 381.98 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 71,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,938.29/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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