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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 380.48 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 380.48 and 151.37 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 380.48 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/380.48 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 380.48 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 57,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,593.26/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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