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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 379.08 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 379.08 and 158.26 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 379.08 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/379.08 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 379.08 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 59,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,993.20/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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