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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 382.05 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 382.05 and 211.59 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 382.05 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/382.05 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 382.05 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 80,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,837.96/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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