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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.65 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.65 and 151.50 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.65 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.65 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.65 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 57,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665.81/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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