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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 381.69 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 381.69 and 206.92 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 381.69 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/381.69 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 381.69 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 78,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,979.29/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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