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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 381.05 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 381.05 and 150.09 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 381.05 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/381.05 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 381.05 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 57,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193.17/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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