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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 381.64 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 381.64 and 152.22 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 381.64 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/381.64 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 381.64 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 58,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,091.33/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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