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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 379.95 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 379.95 and 155.68 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 379.95 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/379.95 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 379.95 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 59,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151.18/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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