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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.78 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.78 and 151.58 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.78 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.78 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.78 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 57,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715.97/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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