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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.54 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.54 and 156.11 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.54 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.54 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.54 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 59,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,405.82/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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