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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 380.98 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 380.98 and 151.73 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 380.98 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/380.98 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 380.98 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 57,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805.57/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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