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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 381.63 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 381.63 and 211.04 is: 291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 381.63 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/381.63 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 381.63 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 80,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,536.23/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.12

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