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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 381.04 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 381.04 and 151.79 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 381.04 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/381.04 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 381.04 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 57,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,838.06/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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