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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 379.87 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 379.87 and 158.84 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 379.87 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/379.87 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 379.87 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 60,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,338.55/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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