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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 380.90 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 380.90 and 202.64 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 380.90 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/380.90 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 380.90 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 77,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,184.18/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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