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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 382.07 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 382.07 and 152.52 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 382.07 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/382.07 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 382.07 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 58,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270.64/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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