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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 380.95 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 380.95 and 151.73 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 380.95 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/380.95 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 380.95 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 57,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801.54/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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