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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 414.30 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 414.30 and 250.55 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 414.30 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/414.30 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 414.30 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 103,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,802.87/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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