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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 379.38 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 379.38 and 158.50 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 379.38 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/379.38 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 379.38 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 60,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,131.73/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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