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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 381.51 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 381.51 and 158.45 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 381.51 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/381.51 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 381.51 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 60,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,450.50/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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