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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 380.17 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 380.17 and 151.16 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 380.17 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/380.17 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 380.17 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 57,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,468.63/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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