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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 380.93 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 380.93 and 210.42 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 380.93 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/380.93 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 380.93 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 80,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,155.29/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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