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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 381.89 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 381.89 and 152.40 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 381.89 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/381.89 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 381.89 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 58,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200.04/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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