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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 380.88 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 380.88 and 159.57 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 380.88 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/380.88 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 380.88 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 60,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,777.02/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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