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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 380.86 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 380.86 and 159.50 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 380.86 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/380.86 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 380.86 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 60,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,747.17/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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