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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 381.18 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 381.18 and 206.44 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 381.18 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/381.18 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 381.18 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 78,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,690.80/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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