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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 380.70 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 380.70 and 157.91 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 380.70 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/380.70 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 380.70 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 60,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,116.34/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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