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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 380.23 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 380.23 and 159.03 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 380.23 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/380.23 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 380.23 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 60,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467.58/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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