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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 380.35 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 380.35 and 151.28 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 380.35 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/380.35 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 380.35 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 57,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540.49/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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