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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 412.95 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 412.95 and 206.88 is: 309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 412.95 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/412.95 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 412.95 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 85,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,431.10/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.40

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