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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 380.54 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 380.54 and 159.35 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 380.54 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/380.54 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 380.54 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 60,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,637.54/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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