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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 380.63 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 380.63 and 201.29 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 380.63 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/380.63 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 380.63 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 76,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,614.10/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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