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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 380.39 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 380.39 and 157.58 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 380.39 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/380.39 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 380.39 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 59,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939.17/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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