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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 381.13 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 381.13 and 214.11 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 381.13 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/381.13 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 381.13 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 81,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,603.74/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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