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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 379.91 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 379.91 and 158.86 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 379.91 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/379.91 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 379.91 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 60,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352.50/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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