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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 381.09 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 381.09 and 159.71 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 381.09 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/381.09 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 381.09 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 60,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863.88/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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