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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 380.26 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 380.26 and 151.21 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 380.26 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/380.26 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 380.26 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 57,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.79/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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