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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 381.85 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 381.85 and 193.84 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 381.85 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/381.85 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 381.85 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 74,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,019.33/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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