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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 414.54 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 414.54 and 208.35 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 414.54 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/414.54 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 414.54 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 86,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,369.41/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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