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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 380.30 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 380.30 and 205.94 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 380.30 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/380.30 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 380.30 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 78,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,317.95/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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