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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 380.16 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 380.16 and 151.14 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 380.16 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/380.16 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 380.16 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 57,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455.68/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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