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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.66 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.66 and 151.50 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.66 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.66 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.66 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 57,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670.92/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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