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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 379.92 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 379.92 and 158.75 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 379.92 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/379.92 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 379.92 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 60,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,310.40/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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