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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.29 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.29 and 151.23 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.29 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.29 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.29 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 57,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511.26/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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