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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 380.04 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 380.04 and 157.37 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 380.04 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/380.04 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 380.04 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 59,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,807.97/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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