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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 379.64 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 379.64 and 157.08 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 379.64 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/379.64 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 379.64 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 59,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,633.85/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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