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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 415.08 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 415.08 and 204.76 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 415.08 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/415.08 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 415.08 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 84,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,991.78/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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