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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 380.47 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 380.47 and 151.36 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 380.47 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/380.47 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 380.47 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 57,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,587.94/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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