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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 379.20 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 379.20 and 158.29 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 379.20 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/379.20 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 379.20 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 60,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,023.57/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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