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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 380.03 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 380.03 and 157.35 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 380.03 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/380.03 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 380.03 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 59,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,798.36/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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