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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.40 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.40 and 158.50 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.40 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.40 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.40 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 60,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,134.90/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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