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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 380.90 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 380.90 and 202.67 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 380.90 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/380.90 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 380.90 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 77,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,194.09/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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