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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.05, 413.27 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.05, 413.27 and 204.23 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.05 : 413.27 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.05/413.27 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.05x = 413.27 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.05x = 84,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,401.11/276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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