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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 382.68 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 382.68 and 211.89 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 382.68 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/382.68 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 382.68 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 81,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,086.07/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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