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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 380.24 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 380.24 and 157.54 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 380.24 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/380.24 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 380.24 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 59,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,903.01/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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