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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 381.09 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 381.09 and 151.82 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 381.09 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/381.09 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 381.09 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 57,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,857.08/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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