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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 381.06 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 381.06 and 211.03 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 381.06 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/381.06 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 381.06 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 80,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415.09/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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