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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.67 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.67 and 151.51 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.67 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.67 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.67 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 57,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673.41/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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