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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.86, 382.05 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.86, 382.05 and 152.51 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.86 : 382.05 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.86/382.05 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.86x = 382.05 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.86x = 58,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268.67/276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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