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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 381.65 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 381.65 and 199.17 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 381.65 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/381.65 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 381.65 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 76,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,012.23/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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