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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 382.09 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 382.09 and 152.55 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 382.09 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/382.09 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 382.09 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 58,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285.91/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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