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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 414.31 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 414.31 and 245.96 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 414.31 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/414.31 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 414.31 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 101,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,903.69/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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