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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 379.22 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 379.22 and 155.18 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 379.22 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/379.22 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 379.22 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 58,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847.53/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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