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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 379.62 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 379.62 and 158.63 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 379.62 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/379.62 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 379.62 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 60,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,217.22/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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