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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 382.24 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 382.24 and 158.98 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 382.24 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/382.24 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 382.24 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 60,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767.72/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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