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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 381.19 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 381.19 and 151.88 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 381.19 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/381.19 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 381.19 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 57,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896.21/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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