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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.86, 414.79 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.86, 414.79 and 211.97 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.86 : 414.79 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.86/414.79 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.86x = 414.79 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.86x = 87,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,923.54/276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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