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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 414.63 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 414.63 and 212.52 is: 318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 414.63 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/414.63 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 414.63 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 88,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,117.17/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.37

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