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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.30 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.30 and 158.40 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.30 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.30 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.30 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 60,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.12/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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