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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 414.55 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 414.55 and 208.10 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 414.55 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/414.55 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 414.55 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 86,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,267.86/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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