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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.61 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.61 and 159.39 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.61 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.61 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.61 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 60,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665.43/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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