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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 381.69 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 381.69 and 158.61 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 381.69 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/381.69 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 381.69 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 60,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539.85/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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