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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 380.68 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 380.68 and 213.92 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 380.68 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/380.68 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 380.68 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 81,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,434.00/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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