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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 379.58 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 379.58 and 150.73 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 379.58 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/379.58 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 379.58 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 57,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212.39/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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