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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 380.06 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 380.06 and 151.08 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 380.06 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/380.06 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 380.06 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 57,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,417.85/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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