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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 380.04 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 380.04 and 158.87 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 380.04 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/380.04 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 380.04 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 60,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377.31/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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