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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 381.74 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 381.74 and 210.55 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 381.74 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/381.74 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 381.74 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 80,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,374.66/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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