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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 381.63 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 381.63 and 158.52 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 381.63 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/381.63 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 381.63 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 60,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,497.12/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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