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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 381.26 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 381.26 and 159.85 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 381.26 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/381.26 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 381.26 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 60,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943.86/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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