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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 381.99 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 381.99 and 152.48 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 381.99 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/381.99 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 381.99 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 58,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,243.93/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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