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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 378.75 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 378.75 and 158.06 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 378.75 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/378.75 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 378.75 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 59,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,865.23/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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