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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 380.30 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 380.30 and 151.24 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 380.30 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/380.30 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 380.30 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 57,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516.86/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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