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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 381.13 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 381.13 and 158.15 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 381.13 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/381.13 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 381.13 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 60,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,275.71/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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