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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.51 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.51 and 151.38 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.51 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.51 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.51 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 57,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,600.85/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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