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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 381.28 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 381.28 and 159.80 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 381.28 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/381.28 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 381.28 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 60,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928.54/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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