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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.91 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.91 and 152.42 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.91 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.91 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.91 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 58,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209.19/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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