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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.66 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.66 and 157.10 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.66 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.66 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.66 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 59,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644.59/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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