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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 381.47 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 381.47 and 159.87 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 381.47 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/381.47 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 381.47 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 60,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984.81/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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