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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 381.18 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 381.18 and 158.27 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 381.18 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/381.18 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 381.18 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 60,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,327.45/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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