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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 415.20 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 415.20 and 204.48 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 415.20 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/415.20 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 415.20 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 84,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900.10/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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