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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 380.35 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 380.35 and 159.20 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 380.35 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/380.35 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 380.35 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 60,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551.72/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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