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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 381.41 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 381.41 and 152.05 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 381.41 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/381.41 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 381.41 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 57,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,994.03/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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