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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 379.84 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 379.84 and 150.91 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 379.84 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/379.84 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 379.84 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 57,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,321.65/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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