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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.70 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.70 and 157.82 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.70 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.70 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.70 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 60,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.47/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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