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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 380.94 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 380.94 and 202.61 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 380.94 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/380.94 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 380.94 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 77,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,182.25/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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