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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 380.25 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 380.25 and 157.50 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 380.25 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/380.25 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 380.25 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 59,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889.38/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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