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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.24 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.24 and 158.95 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.24 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.24 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.24 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 60,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,754.68/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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