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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 380.60 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 380.60 and 159.36 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 380.60 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/380.60 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 380.60 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 60,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652.42/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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