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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 379.68 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 379.68 and 158.74 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 379.68 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/379.68 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 379.68 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 60,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270.40/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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