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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.16 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.16 and 151.13 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.16 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.16 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.16 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 57,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451.68/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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