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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 381.49 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 381.49 and 202.68 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 381.49 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/381.49 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 381.49 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 77,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321.03/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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