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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 381.78 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 381.78 and 211.34 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 381.78 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/381.78 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 381.78 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 80,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,685.39/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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