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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 382.23 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 382.23 and 152.63 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 382.23 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/382.23 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 382.23 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 58,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339.76/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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