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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 380.86 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 380.86 and 157.96 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 380.86 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/380.86 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 380.86 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 60,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160.65/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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