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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 381.18 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 381.18 and 214.57 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 381.18 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/381.18 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 381.18 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 81,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,789.79/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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