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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.49 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.49 and 159.29 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.49 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.49 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.49 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 60,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608.25/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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