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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 381.08 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 381.08 and 159.72 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 381.08 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/381.08 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 381.08 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 60,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,866.10/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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