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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 379.69 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 379.69 and 150.81 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 379.69 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/379.69 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 379.69 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 57,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261.05/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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