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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 380.25 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 380.25 and 159.06 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 380.25 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/380.25 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 380.25 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 60,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,482.57/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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