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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 381.54 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 381.54 and 211.06 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 381.54 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/381.54 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 381.54 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 80,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,527.83/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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