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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 381.00 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 381.00 and 158.05 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 381.00 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/381.00 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 381.00 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 60,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,218.12/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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