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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 380.87 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 380.87 and 157.95 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 380.87 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/380.87 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 380.87 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 60,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,158.42/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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