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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 381.60 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 381.60 and 158.48 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 381.60 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/381.60 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 381.60 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 60,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,474.06/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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