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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 381.45 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 381.45 and 210.77 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 381.45 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/381.45 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 381.45 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 80,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,396.31/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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