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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414.36 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414.36 and 245.97 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414.36 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414.36 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414.36 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 101,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,920.13/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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