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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.68 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.68 and 158.56 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.68 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.68 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.68 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 60,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,519.18/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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