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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 379.07 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 379.07 and 158.25 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 379.07 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/379.07 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 379.07 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 59,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987.04/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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