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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 381.12 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 381.12 and 207.36 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 381.12 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/381.12 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 381.12 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 79,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,029.04/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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