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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 380.80 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 380.80 and 159.50 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 380.80 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/380.80 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 380.80 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 60,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,737.60/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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