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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.13 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.13 and 157.44 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.13 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.13 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.13 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 59,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,847.67/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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