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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.59 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.59 and 159.38 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.59 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.59 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.59 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 60,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658.43/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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