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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 381.72 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 381.72 and 189.76 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 381.72 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/381.72 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 381.72 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 72,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435.19/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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