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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 415.32 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 415.32 and 204.16 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 415.32 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/415.32 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 415.32 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 84,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,791.73/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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