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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 379.92 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 379.92 and 150.97 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 379.92 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/379.92 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 379.92 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 57,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,356.85/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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