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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 380.94 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 380.94 and 156.43 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 380.94 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/380.94 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 380.94 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 59,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590.44/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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