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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 379.98 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 379.98 and 158.90 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 379.98 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/379.98 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 379.98 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 60,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376.92/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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