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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 380.68 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 380.68 and 159.43 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 380.68 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/380.68 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 380.68 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 60,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,691.81/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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