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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.64 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.64 and 159.39 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.64 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.64 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.64 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 60,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670.21/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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