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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 380.23 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 380.23 and 151.19 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 380.23 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/380.23 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 380.23 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 57,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,486.97/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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