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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 381.18 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 381.18 and 213.72 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 381.18 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/381.18 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 381.18 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 81,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,465.79/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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