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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 381.90 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 381.90 and 158.79 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 381.90 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/381.90 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 381.90 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 60,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,641.90/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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