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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.67 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.67 and 151.52 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.67 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.67 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.67 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 57,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,679.12/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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