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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 380.19 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 380.19 and 159.04 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 380.19 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/380.19 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 380.19 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 60,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465.42/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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