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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 379.26 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 379.26 and 158.36 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 379.26 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/379.26 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 379.26 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 60,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057.72/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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