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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 381.32 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 381.32 and 158.37 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 381.32 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/381.32 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 381.32 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 60,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389.60/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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