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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 381.63 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 381.63 and 158.53 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 381.63 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/381.63 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 381.63 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 60,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499.80/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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