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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.83 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.83 and 157.22 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.83 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.83 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.83 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 59,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717.80/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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