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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 382.07 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 382.07 and 152.52 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 382.07 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/382.07 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 382.07 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 58,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,272.55/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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