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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 379.50 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 379.50 and 158.57 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 379.50 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/379.50 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 379.50 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 60,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175.42/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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