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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.79 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.79 and 157.89 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.79 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.79 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.79 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 60,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122.93/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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