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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 378.88 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 378.88 and 158.13 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 378.88 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/378.88 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 378.88 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 59,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,911.90/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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