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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 381.75 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 381.75 and 158.61 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 381.75 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/381.75 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 381.75 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 60,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548.73/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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