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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 379.98 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 379.98 and 151.03 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 379.98 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/379.98 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 379.98 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 57,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,387.28/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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