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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.70 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.70 and 157.12 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.70 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.70 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.70 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 59,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658.46/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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