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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 382.18 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 382.18 and 158.93 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 382.18 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/382.18 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 382.18 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 60,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,739.31/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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