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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 381.95 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 381.95 and 158.76 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 381.95 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/381.95 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 381.95 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 60,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,638.38/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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