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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.46, 381.48 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.46, 381.48 and 152.11 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.46 : 381.48 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.46/381.48 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.46x = 381.48 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.46x = 58,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.92/276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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