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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.62 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.62 and 159.38 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.62 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.62 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.62 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 60,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,663.22/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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