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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 381.04 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 381.04 and 207.28 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 381.04 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/381.04 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 381.04 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 78,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,981.97/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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