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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 380.60 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 380.60 and 151.46 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 380.60 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/380.60 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 380.60 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 57,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,647.24/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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