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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.72 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.72 and 213.48 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.72 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.72 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.72 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 81,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276.64/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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