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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 381.94 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 381.94 and 178.75 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 381.94 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/381.94 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 381.94 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 68,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271.78/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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