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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.82 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.82 and 157.92 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.82 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.82 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.82 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 60,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139.09/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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