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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.22 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.22 and 152.61 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.22 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.22 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.22 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 58,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330.59/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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