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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 382.30 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 382.30 and 194.28 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 382.30 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/382.30 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 382.30 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 74,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,273.24/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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