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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 379.94 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 379.94 and 158.94 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 379.94 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/379.94 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 379.94 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 60,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386.87/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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