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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 380.46 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 380.46 and 159.25 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 380.46 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/380.46 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 380.46 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 60,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,588.26/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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