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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 380.72 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 380.72 and 151.54 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 380.72 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/380.72 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 380.72 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 57,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695.45/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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