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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.86, 381.92 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.86, 381.92 and 188.21 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.86 : 381.92 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.86/381.92 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.86x = 381.92 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.86x = 71,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.18/276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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