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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 381.99 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 381.99 and 152.47 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 381.99 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/381.99 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 381.99 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 58,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241.06/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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