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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.56 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.56 and 150.70 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.56 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.56 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.56 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 57,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198.94/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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