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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 381.45 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 381.45 and 158.39 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 381.45 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/381.45 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 381.45 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 60,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418.48/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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