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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 380.47 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 380.47 and 151.37 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 380.47 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/380.47 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 380.47 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 57,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589.84/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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