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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 381.26 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 381.26 and 151.94 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 381.26 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/381.26 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 381.26 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 57,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928.69/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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