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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.56 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.56 and 151.43 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.56 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.56 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.56 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 57,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,627.81/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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