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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 380.96 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 380.96 and 151.72 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 380.96 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/380.96 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 380.96 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 57,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799.25/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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