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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.01, 376.62 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.01, 376.62 and 156.50 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.01 : 376.62 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.01/376.62 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.01x = 376.62 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.01x = 58,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941.03/273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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