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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 381.82 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 381.82 and 152.34 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 381.82 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/381.82 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 381.82 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 58,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166.46/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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