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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 380.31 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 380.31 and 159.12 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 380.31 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/380.31 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 380.31 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 60,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514.93/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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