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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 380.01 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 380.01 and 151.03 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 380.01 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/380.01 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 380.01 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 57,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.39/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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