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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 380.96 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 380.96 and 158.08 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 380.96 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/380.96 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 380.96 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 60,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222.16/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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