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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.39, 380.03 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.39, 380.03 and 155.76 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.39 : 380.03 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.39/380.03 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.39x = 380.03 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.39x = 59,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,193.47/275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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