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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 379.49 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 379.49 and 157.04 is: 216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 379.49 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/379.49 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 379.49 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 59,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,592.43/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.66

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