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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 381.05 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 381.05 and 159.69 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 381.05 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/381.05 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 381.05 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 60,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,849.32/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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