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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.62 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.62 and 151.48 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.62 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.62 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.62 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 57,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656.32/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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