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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 414.45 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 414.45 and 208.17 is: 311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 414.45 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/414.45 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 414.45 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 86,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,276.06/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.75

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