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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 381 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 381 and 210.96 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 381 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/381 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 381 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 80,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,375.76/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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