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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 380.87 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 380.87 and 159.55 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 380.87 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/380.87 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 380.87 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 60,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766.66/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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