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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 381.69 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 381.69 and 150.55 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 381.69 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/381.69 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 381.69 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 57,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,463.33/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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