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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 381.69 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 381.69 and 211.32 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 381.69 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/381.69 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 381.69 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 80,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,658.73/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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