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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 382.12 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 382.12 and 158.86 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 382.12 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/382.12 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 382.12 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 60,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,703.66/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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