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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 380.28 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 380.28 and 157.56 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 380.28 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/380.28 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 380.28 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 59,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,916.92/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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