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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 381.78 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 381.78 and 206.51 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 381.78 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/381.78 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 381.78 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 78,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,841.39/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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