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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 381.99 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 381.99 and 194.03 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 381.99 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/381.99 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 381.99 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 74,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,115.61/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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