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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 380.04 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 380.04 and 158.96 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 380.04 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/380.04 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 380.04 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 60,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,411.16/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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