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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 382.16 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 382.16 and 158.96 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 382.16 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/382.16 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 382.16 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 60,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,748.15/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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