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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 414.83 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 414.83 and 189.94 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 414.83 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/414.83 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 414.83 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 78,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,792.81/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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