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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 381.32 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 381.32 and 151.97 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 381.32 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/381.32 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 381.32 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 57,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,949.39/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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