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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 381.96 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 381.96 and 255.90 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 381.96 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/381.96 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 381.96 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 97,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,743.56/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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