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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.29 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.29 and 194.09 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.29 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.29 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.29 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 74,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,199.14/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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