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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 382.25 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 382.25 and 189.86 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 382.25 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/382.25 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 382.25 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 72,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.55/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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