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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 379.65 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 379.65 and 158.71 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 379.65 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/379.65 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 379.65 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 60,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254.25/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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