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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.19 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.19 and 152.63 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.19 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.19 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.19 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 58,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332.13/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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