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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 380.43 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 380.43 and 159.21 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 380.43 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/380.43 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 380.43 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 60,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568.26/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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