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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 381.33 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 381.33 and 214.02 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 381.33 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/381.33 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 381.33 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 81,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,612.25/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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