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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 380.88 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 380.88 and 210.68 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 380.88 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/380.88 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 380.88 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 80,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,243.80/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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