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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 382.06 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 382.06 and 152.51 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 382.06 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/382.06 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 382.06 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 58,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,266.68/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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