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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 381.39 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 381.39 and 152.03 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 381.39 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/381.39 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 381.39 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 57,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,981.55/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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