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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 381.83 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 381.83 and 158.66 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 381.83 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/381.83 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 381.83 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 60,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,581.31/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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