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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 381 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 381 and 159.62 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 381 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/381 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 381 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 60,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,815.22/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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