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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.29, 379.94 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.29, 379.94 and 157.27 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.29 : 379.94 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.29/379.94 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.29x = 379.94 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.29x = 59,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753.16/275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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