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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 380.03 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 380.03 and 158.93 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 380.03 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/380.03 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 380.03 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 60,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,395.47/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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