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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.81 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.81 and 157.25 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.81 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.81 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.81 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 59,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,724.34/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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