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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 381.09 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 381.09 and 206.01 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 381.09 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/381.09 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 381.09 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 78,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508.35/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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