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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 380.12 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 380.12 and 157.43 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 380.12 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/380.12 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 380.12 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 59,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839.60/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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