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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 414.66 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 414.66 and 208.64 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 414.66 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/414.66 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 414.66 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 86,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514.66/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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