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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 381.40 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 381.40 and 158.36 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 381.40 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/381.40 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 381.40 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 60,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398.50/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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