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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.43, 381.40 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.43, 381.40 and 158.37 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.43 : 381.40 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.43/381.40 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.43x = 381.40 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.43x = 60,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.32/276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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