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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 381.15 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 381.15 and 158.17 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 381.15 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/381.15 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 381.15 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 60,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285.05/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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