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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 381.78 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 381.78 and 211.36 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 381.78 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/381.78 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 381.78 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 80,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,693.02/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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