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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 380.68 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 380.68 and 151.50 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 380.68 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/380.68 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 380.68 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 57,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,672.26/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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