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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 382.69 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 382.69 and 198.14 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 382.69 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/382.69 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 382.69 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 75,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,824.53/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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