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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 379.92 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 379.92 and 150.98 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 379.92 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/379.92 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 379.92 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 57,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,358.99/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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