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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 379.98 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 379.98 and 155.75 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 379.98 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/379.98 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 379.98 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 59,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,179.99/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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