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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 378.75 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 378.75 and 158.05 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 378.75 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/378.75 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 378.75 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 59,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,861.44/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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