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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 381.47 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 381.47 and 159.99 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 381.47 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/381.47 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 381.47 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 61,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031.39/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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