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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.97 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.97 and 157.33 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.97 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.97 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.97 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 59,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,779.71/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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