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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 380.40 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 380.40 and 159.28 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 380.40 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/380.40 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 380.40 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 60,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590.11/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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