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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 379.26 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 379.26 and 158.44 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 379.26 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/379.26 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 379.26 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 60,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,089.95/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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