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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 380.10 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 380.10 and 157.42 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 380.10 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/380.10 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 380.10 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 59,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,834.00/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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