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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 379.98 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 379.98 and 210.30 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 379.98 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/379.98 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 379.98 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 79,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909.79/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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