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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 381.02 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 381.02 and 151.75 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 381.02 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/381.02 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 381.02 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 57,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,819.79/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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