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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 379.97 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 379.97 and 158.88 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 379.97 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/379.97 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 379.97 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 60,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,366.94/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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