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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 379.92 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 379.92 and 158.88 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 379.92 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/379.92 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 379.92 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 60,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361.69/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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