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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 380.26 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 380.26 and 159.13 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 380.26 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/380.26 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 380.26 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 60,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,510.77/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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