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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.25, 381.23 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.25, 381.23 and 159.82 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.25 : 381.23 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.25/381.23 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.25x = 381.23 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.25x = 60,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928.18/276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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