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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.42, 381.38 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.42, 381.38 and 159.96 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.42 : 381.38 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.42/381.38 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.42x = 381.38 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.42x = 61,004.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.75/276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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