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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 382.05 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 382.05 and 157.21 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 382.05 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/382.05 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 382.05 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 60,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,062.08/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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