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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 381.25 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 381.25 and 151.93 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 381.25 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/381.25 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 381.25 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 57,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,923.31/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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