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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 414.15 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 414.15 and 211.17 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 414.15 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/414.15 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 414.15 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 87,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,456.06/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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