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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.96 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.96 and 158.86 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.96 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.96 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.96 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 60,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,360.45/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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