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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 381.87 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 381.87 and 189.60 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 381.87 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/381.87 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 381.87 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 72,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,402.55/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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