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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 381.07 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 381.07 and 214.03 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 381.07 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/381.07 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 381.07 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 81,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558.92/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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